(Recorded Course) High School Theistic Apologetics: Are Science and Religion Enemies? with Gary Michuta

As Catholics we know that God is the Author of Science. Join Mr. Michuta in this course to learn how Faith and Reason work together and the Church’s role in scientific study over the centuries.

How to get the most out of this course:

  • First, read the course details below and order the course materials.
  • Prepare a notebook for note taking and homework.
  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the lecture for Class One.
  • Review supplemental materials (videos or readings)
  • Complete the assignment(s). Turn it into your parent for grading.
  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Power Point.
  • Repeat until all 8 classes are complete.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes: 7

Duration per class: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Middle School Beginning Apologetics I-II plus one High School level apologetics course, or equivalent

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: ½ semester Theology. To extend to a full semester, see Recommended Course Materials and present a research paper to your parent. 

Instructor: Gary Michuta   

Instructor Email: gmichuta@hotmail.com

 

Course Description: Over the last century, a myth has developed that the Science and the Catholic Church are enemies or that scientific knowledge is superior to all other forms of knowledge. This class explores the roots of science, the problem of scientism, and shows how the Church gave birth to modern science.

Course Outline:

  • Class 1: The “Enemy” Myth

  • Class 2: The “Stillbirths” of Science

  • Class 3: Galileo: Friend or Foe?

  • Class 4: Problems with Materialism

  • Class 5: The Problem of Scientism

  • Class 6: The “Faith” of Science

  • Class 7: Catholic Contributions to Science

Course Materials: Recommended reading (Note: These titles are not required for course completion, but are highly recommended to go more deeply into the subject or if you'd like to make a full semester of the course): 

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization by Thomas Wood, https://amzn.to/3lqjfWV

Catholic Essays by Fr. Stanley Jaki, ISBN #0931888395 (out of print), https://amzn.to/3IgCNWK

Science was born of Christianity: The Teaching of Fr. Stanley Jaki by Stacy Trasancos, https://amzn.to/3K3k9Tx

For inexpensive used copies see www.bookfinder.com.

Homework: Reading and weekly quizzes. Quizzes are auto-graded for immediate feedback.